Ventnor Beach

Why you'll love it here

A relatively shingly beach (so sea shoes are a good idea here) Ventnor Beach is a great sun trap making it perfect for sunbathing.

There’s a wide variety of cafés, restaurants and pubs along the esplanade spilling out onto the seafront and the backdrop of the town rising up the cliffs, makes Ventnor Beach feel decidedly Mediterranean.

Ventnor Haven Fishery sits at the end bottom of the cascades where fishermen come in and out landing their catches throughout the day. You can buy their wares from the onsite stall. There are rocks on either side of the bay for children to go crabbing – supervised as the rocks can be slippery and caution needs to be taken with the waves and tide). The café opposite the fishery has a paddling pool which has the shape of the Island within it, which is free for little ones to use.

Ventnor beach really is a great family area and definitely one not to miss on your visit to the Isle of Wight.